Do you have a chatty classroom?! It’s supposed to be quiet work time and the volume keeps growing and growing. But how do you stop it from happening in the first place? And what do you do when things start to get too loud? Here are a few ideas. Start out the year with class rules (and review after breaks)… Read More

It’s the dreaded call over the loudspeaker…rainy day recess. All sense of being productive, a moment to breathe, and a second to scarf down my lunch, out the window. Or is it?? Here are few tips and tricks to make the most of rainy day / indoor recess to keep kids busy and give you back a few seconds of… Read More

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About Mrs. Renz

Hi there, my name is Heather, and I'm a veteran teacher from Oregon with 30+ years of experience primarily in 4th and 5th grades and middle school math. I LOVE designing curriculum! Teaching has been my life and is also my hobby! I love to create teaching materials that inspire and excite students to learn.